Tag: Bannon

Steve Bannon and Gary Cohn in White House power struggle

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Mr Bannon made clear he is launching a full-scale attack on US state department, where morale has been low for months amid a dearth of senior appointments and the impression among some staff that there are attempts to undermine its hand in policymaking and diplomacy. 
In his interview with The American Prospect, Mr Bannon said he was working to oust Susan Thornton, the respected career diplomat who has responsibility for China policy at state department, and replace her with hawks who take a hard line on China. 
On Thursday, the state department pushed back against suggestions of Ms Thornton’s removal.
“The secretary of state asked Susan Thornton to lead in a very important role and he continues to rely on her to lead the state department’s diplomacy in Asia,” a spokesperson said.
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Bannon v Cohn

Sanders Wins 2020 New Hampshire Presidential Primary | Concord, NH Patch

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Former Mass. Gov. William Weld, was far behind the president in vote totals but confirmed he would be continuing on to Super Tuesday states.

“Longtime Trump advisor Steve Bannon said that if Donald Trump loses 3% of the traditional Republican vote, he won’t be re-elected,” Weld said. “I guess he won’t be re-elected. On to Super Tuesday, where there are several open primaries where independents will vote. As when I was governor, independents overwhelmingly supported me. Our strategy has been and is to mobilize those independents, including young voters and millennials, along with Republicans, to send a message.”
— Read on patch.com/new-hampshire/concord-nh/2020-nh-presidential-primary-results-expected-break-400k